2013 Ford F-150 recalls
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford F-150. Between them they involve power train and brakes. The most recent was received on June 10, 2019.
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Power train
Unexpected Transmission Downshift
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
The risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19.
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Power train
Unexpected Transmission Downshift
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
The risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.
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Brakes
Master Cylinder Rear Cup Seal Leak
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
The risk: Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every F-150 built in 2013. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2013 Ford F-150 owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Ford dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (19V-433, 19V-075, 16V-345).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Ford F-150 model years
- 2025 14
- 2022 23
- 2021 29
- 2020 11
- 2019 9
- 2018 18
- 2017 17
- 2016 13
- 2015 13
- 2014 8
- 2012 4
- 2011 6
- 2010 1
- 2009 2
- 2008 1
- 2007 2
- 2006 4
- 2005 3
- 2004 5
- 2003 4
- 2002 2
- 2001 8
- 1998 8
- 1997 14
- 1995 2
Common questions
Does the 2013 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2013 Ford F-150: 19V-433 (Unexpected Transmission Downshift); 19V-075 (Unexpected Transmission Downshift); 16V-345 (Master Cylinder Rear Cup Seal Leak).
How do I know if my 2013 Ford F-150 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2013 Ford F-150?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.